Veterinary teams and retail associates will find this article helpful to help clients get the support they need for their animals. increases in pet adoptions are yielding a high probability of behavioral issues in rescue dogs. There are no quick fixes, so setting a plan is critical.
Source: Veterinary Practice News, March 18, 2016.
The number one issue in any study that’s been done on the topic is aggression. “I think that’s seventy percent of all problems that come in,” said Dr. Dodman, DVA, Dipl. ACVAA, Dipl. ACVB. “With conflict aggression, it’s all about righting the ship and making sure there’s no confusion between the owner and the dog.
Also see: Treat or euthanize? Helping owners make critical decisions, DVM 360, November 1, 2011.
Behavior problems are frequently cited as a major cause of relinquishment or euthanasia of companion animals.1-3 But owners who receive competent and efficacious assistance in dealing with their pets’ behavior problems may be more likely to preserve the human-animal bond and, thus, retain the animals.